State will lose out over data centre plans, Amazon, Google and Microsoft warn
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‘Substantial decrease’ in customers in electricity arrears in December due to energy credit
Some 243,644 domestic electricity customers were behind by the end of December 2023, a fall of 34,759 compared to November
ESB Networks to apologise for error that saw customers hit with higher bills over 12 years
Managing director is expected to express regret for what happened during an appearance at the Oireachtas environment committee
Electricity prices must fall to keep multinationals investing here, IDA warns
An Taisce warns that data centres dilute renewable gains
Cowen says Government should ask experts and industry to consider future of energy, including data centres
Cowen warns that regulator must not be arbiter of digital growth
State’s efforts to cut emissions under threat as demand for electricity surges
Regulators warn of challenges faced by State to hit EU-backed targets without a renewables ramp-up or cutting total electricity demand
Some customers gaming moratorium on winter cut-offs, electricity lobby group claims
Lobbyist for electricity and gas retail industry claim some people running up bills of €10,000 with no intention to pay
Ireland needs strong regulation, but we have too many regulators
Planning system needs to take into account national interest and can’t be a Nimby’s charter
Regulator puts six-month stay on disconnection for vulnerable electricity and gas customers
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said a separate moratorium will protect all consumers from being cut off in December or January
Updated energy customer protection measures for winter issued by watchdog
Extension of a moratorium on disconnections and greater flexibility for consumers in arrears are among protections announced
Dublin the most expensive European capital for household electricity
Irish consumers paying around €900 more for electricity than the EU average, study finds
Wholesale electricity prices down 64% on this time last year
Electricity costs on wholesale markets are lower than any time during the past two years, CSO data indicates
Irish consumers should see energy bills fall in coming weeks, says regulator
EU hits gas reserves target two months ahead of schedule but analysts say it might not be enough
Utilities regulator flags ‘backlog’ of complaints amid deluge of customer contacts
Consumers report ‘significant difficulties’ with contacting their supplier
Regulator opens consultation on strategy to manage energy demand
Large energy users among main focus of first phase, says CRU
Almost 1,000 homes feeding electricity to national grid not getting paid
Some solar-powered homes are still on waiting list for smart meters
Regulators aware of waste-to-energy challenges
Market losing electricity when plants asked to turn down generation
ESB to press ahead with offshore wind project despite failure to win electricity supply contract
Unsuccessful bidders say they intend proceeding with offshore power projects
Measures to improve Irish drinking water standards signed into law
Included in the requirements is a commitment to supply information to the public on water quality
Eirgrid could spend €270m on offshore consultants
National grid operator recruiting specialist advice and partners for five to eight years
Ban on electricity and gas suppliers cutting off households extended by one month
Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has extended the ban until March 31st
Families to get refunds following errors on energy bills
Network charge move made 12 years ago left homes subsidising businesses
ESB lodges plans for €500m emergency Dublin power plant
Gas-fired power station to be located in Ringsend
Electricity bills likely to remain high despite falling wholesale prices
More significant and sustained reductions in wholesale electricity costs needed to bring consumer bills down, says regulator
Electricity suppliers using imported ‘green’ certs to bolster renewable figures
EU-approved system allows companies to count power generated and used outside Ireland in disclosures to customers
Huawei to add 200 jobs, coal-fired electricity, and tips on saving for your child’s college expenses
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ESB overcharged energy retailers €760,000 in 2020, regulator finds
Utilities regulator has ordered the company to conduct an external audit of its systems
State in talks with EU on keeping coal and oil generators open past closing dates
State plans to keep power plants operating past their scheduled closing dates
Number of electricity disconnections up on last year, regulator says
Regulation commission expands period of time in which more vulnerable customers cannot be disconnected
Charged atmosphere as EirGrid and CRU disagree on Republic’s electricity squeeze
Grid operator says it cannot support utilities regulator’s plan to add €100m to network charges at peak times over next 12 months
Electricity tariff plans could face court challenge
Employers warn regulators that proposals could end up in judicial review
Energy bills: Ten ways to save money this winter
Hundreds of thousands of Irish consumers can save hundreds of euro with these steps
Businesses willing to cut electricity use should get more cash — report
EY recommends ‘greater incentives’ for organisations that limit energy needs at key times
Eirgrid spent €10m in 2018 on land for emergency power generator but site remains vacant
Land earmarked for emergency generator four years ago still unused
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